Special Report on Marriage

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A looser knot

Marriage is becoming less hidebound, less dutiful and less obligatory—but even more important, says Joel Budd

A looser knot: The state of marriage as an institution

The triumph of love: Marriage in India is becoming less traditional

All in the family: Consanguineous marriages are declining

For richer: Marriage in the West

Adam and Steve: Getting used to gay unions

In search of women: A distorted sex ratio is playing havoc with marriage in China

The four-handed juggling act: Why would-be parents should choose to get married

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